Washington remains volatile, but the policy momentum behind improving the retirement system is very real — and the ARA intends to stay at the center of it.

According to a comprehensive survey that looks at defined contribution plan participants’ views on alternative investments and the use of artificial intelligence to bolster financial decision-making ...

Major changes are coming to the retirement landscape by 2030, driven by automation, predictive analytics, and personalized engagement tools, says a recent report.

Employer-provided retirement plans can enhance recruitment and retention — and they are central to the support for a bill that would establish a pension plan for Alaska teachers.

Add JPMorganChase to the list of firms that will match the federal government’s one-time $1,000 contribution to children of eligible U.S. employees.

The Form 5500 is a tool — for the IRS, the DOL, and the PBGC, and even for the plans it concerns. But it isn't exactly a fan favorite for many. However, a bill now before the House aims to ease ...

President Trump has signed into law the consolidated appropriations bill that ends a brief federal shutdown. That funds a large part of the government for the remainder of fiscal year 2026 — including ...

In considering the impact of a Supreme Court decision on the burden of proof in a prohibited transaction suit, a federal judge found that the plaintiff had to first have standing to bring suit for ...

Roth accounts may be added to the options available to employees in the public sector in Mississippi if a bill before the state Senate is enacted.

The PBGC says in its 2025 Annual Report that there was general satisfaction with its services among plan sponsors, administrators, plan participants, and retirees.

The Employee Benefits Security Administration reports that FY 2025 it restored almost $1.4 billion to benefits plans as well as participants and their beneficiaries. What about the results concerning ...

This introductory session lays the groundwork for understanding nondiscrimination testing in defined benefit plans. Participants will explore the purpose of nondiscrimination rules, key statutory and ...